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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.60, 570.36 and 404.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.60, 570.36 and 404.72 is: 558.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.60 : 570.36 = 404.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.60/570.36 = 404.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.60x = 570.36 × 404.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.60x = 230,836.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,836.10/413.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.11

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